Category: Games

Free Play Days – EA Sports Takeover 2026

Kyle Ocean, Marketing Manager, Xbox

EA Sports Week returns to Xbox from January 15 – 18, with a limited-time Free Play Days event giving players the chance to jump into the latest EA Sports titles completely free across the weekend.

This year’s celebration puts the spotlight on athletes who represent major in-game upgrades, including football icon Toni Kroos making his return as an EA Sports FC 26 Icon, breakout rookie Cam Skattebo debuting in Madden 26, and rising stars Alyssa Thompson and Ellie Carpenter, both receiving significant upgrades in FC 26. Fans can experience the best versions of these athletes in EA Sports titles, before exclusive post-event discounts make it easier to upgrade and keep playing.

EA Sports FC 26, Madden 26, College Football 26 and NHL 26 are available for all Xbox members to try from Thursday January 15 until Sunday, January 18.

Additionally, F1 25, UFC 5 and PGA Tour are available this weekend for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Premium and Essential members to try during Free Play Days.

How To Start Playing

Scroll down and find and install the games on each of the individual game details page on Xbox.com. Clicking through will send you to the Microsoft Store, where you must be signed in to see the option to install with your Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Premium and Essential membership. To download on console, click on the Subscriptions tab in the Xbox Store and navigate down to the Free Play Days collection on your Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S.

Keep The Fun Going

Purchase the game and other editions at a limited time discount and continue playing while keeping your Gamerscore and achievements earned during the event! Please note that discounts, percentages, and title availability may vary by title and region.

Free Play Days For All

EA SPORTS FC 26 Standard Edition Xbox One & Xbox Series X|S

Electronic Arts

☆☆☆☆☆ 443

★★★★★

$69.99 $27.99

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EA Sports FC 26
Smart Delivery
The Club is Yours to preview with EA Sports 26 Showcase. Play your way with a selection of the world’s biggest clubs in Kick-Off, team up with friends online in 5-a-side Clubs Rush and all new Live Events, or sharpen your skills in Learn to Play.

EA SPORTS Madden NFL 26

Electronic Arts

☆☆☆☆☆ 536

★★★★★

$69.99 $62.99

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Free Trial

Madden NFL 26
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S
EA Sports Madden NFL 26 leverages a new AI-powered machine learning system to convert thousands of plays from nearly a decade of real NFL data into more explosive gameplay—with new player-specific traits, authentic play-styles, and adaptive counters that match on-field tendencies and strategies of NFL quarterbacks and coaches.

EA SPORTS College Football 26

Electronic Arts

☆☆☆☆☆ 595

★★★★★

$69.99 $62.99

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Free Trial

College Football 26
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S
Bring Glory Home in EA Sports College Football 26 and experience the world of college football. Whatever path to greatness you choose, from high school recruit to the Heisman, or as a coach, you can forge your legacy.

NHL® 26 Standard Edition Xbox Series X|S

Electronic Arts

☆☆☆☆☆ 362

★★★★★

$69.99 $27.99

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NHL 26
Play like a superstar in EA Sports NHL 26. From NHL Edge data powering how superstars perform in-game to a reimagined Be A Pro mode, it’s time to show out and tell the world to Check My Game.

Free Play Days (Game Pass Membership Required)

F1® 25

Electronic Arts

☆☆☆☆☆ 203

★★★★★

$69.99 $34.99

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Free Trial

F1 25
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S
This Story is Yours. Leave your mark on the world of racing in F1 25, the official video game of the 2025 FIA Formula One World Championship, featuring a revamped My Team mode, the thrilling third chapter of Braking Point and more!

UFC® 5

Electronic Arts

☆☆☆☆☆ 673

★★★★★

$69.99 $62.99

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UFC 5
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S
Powered by Frostbite, EA Sports UFC 5 is the next evolution of the fight game. From unrivalled graphics upgrades to all-new damage systems and doctor stoppages that affect gameplay in truly authentic fashion — this is as real as it gets.

EA SPORTS PGA TOUR

Electronic Arts

☆☆☆☆☆ 332

★★★★★

$69.99 $10.49

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PGA Tour
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S
The exclusive home of the Majors, EA Sports PGA Tour features Pure Strike for superior golf gameplay powered by ShotLink, and unrivaled access to the world’s most exclusive golf courses.

Don’t miss out on these exciting Free Play Days for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Premium and Essential members! Learn more about Free Play Days here and stay tuned to Xbox Wire to find out about future Free Play Days and all the latest Xbox gaming news.